Latin

Latin

*Cevíche Tapas Bar and Restaurant 125 West Church Street, Orlando 321-281-8140. ceviche.com D Tue.-Sat. A multitude of hot and cold tapas, plus paellas and cazuelas, are served in the styles of Northern Spain and Catalan in this new, upscale Church Street dining spot. Price: $-$$$ Credit cards: All hn

*Columbia 649 Front Street, Celebration 407-566-1505. columbiarestaurant.com L-D daily. Authentic, upscale Cuban fare from sangria to paella is served in a masculine, Old World-style dining room. The merluza “Russian style” is especially interesting. Live music plays in the tapas lounge. Price: $$$ Credit cards: All hn

El Bodegón Tapas and Wine 400 South Orlando Avenue, Winter Park 407-628-1078. L-D Mon.-Sat. Authentic Spanish fare and warm service are the hallmarks of this Winter Park hideaway. The red sangria is sensational. You could make a meal of tapas like a seafood salad with balsamic vinaigrette, garlicky shrimp and potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce. Price: $$-$$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hn

Norman’s Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4102 Central Florida Parkway, South Orlando 407-393-4333. normans.com D nightly. New World Cuisine pioneer Norman Van Aken is the mastermind behind the Orlando Norman’s, a dramatically designed dining room featuring a menu that melds the flavors of Latin America, the Caribbean, the U.S. and the Far East. Price: $$$$ Credit cards: All hn

*Numero Uno 2499 South Orange Avenue, Orlando 407-841-3840. numero-uno-restaurant.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. This somewhat formal, yet still casual, Cuban restaurant serves Miami-worthy Cuban fare. Begin with mo-fongo, which are mashed green plantains. Price: $ Credit cards: All n

Pio Pio Restaurant 2752 International Drive, Orlando 407-248-6424. L-D daily. To-die-for roasted chicken dinners with sweet plantains, yellow rice and a garlicky salad make this Peruvian family restaurant a must-stop when shopping at the I-Drive outlets. Price: $-$$ Credit cards: All

Salsa, Taqueria & Tequila Bar Florida Mall, 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando 407-251-9989. salsataqueria.com  L-D daily. Ambitious Mexican fare including fire-roasted meats and fresh-juice cocktails make Salsa a destination eatery as well as an interesting stop at the mall. Price: $$ Credit cards: AE, DC, MC, V n

Samba Room Plaza Venezia, 7468 Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-226-0550. sambaroom.net  L Mon.-Fri.; D Fri.-Wed. Nuevo Latino fare from mojitos to ceviche, rum-teriyaki-glazed salmon to Argentinean steak with chimichurri sauce, is the specialty of half this Restaurant Row establishment. On the other side, Latin dancing brings in weekend crowds. Price: $$-$$$ Credit cards: All n

*Texas de Brazil 5259 International Drive, Orlando 407-355-0355. texasdebrazil.com L Mon.-Fri.; D daily. Texas de Brazil is a splendidly executed Brazilian churrascaria. Waiters stop at tables to offer chunks of seared, salty, tender meats, and the salad bar is bursting with fresh and flavorful additions such as roasted red peppers and imported cheeses. Price: $$-$$$$ Credit cards: All hn